The File of Life program is designed to provide local emergency and law enforcement agencies with access to vital medical and personal information when they respond to an in-home emergency where the person could not communicate effectively due to a medical condition or injury.
The File of Life was created for seniors, but can be useful to anyone who lives alone.
The File of Life packet contains a medical profile sheet, advance directives, insurance information and more. The person would fill out the information, put it in the packet and keep it on the outside of their refrigerator with a magnet clip provided. Emergency personnel look for the file on the refrigerator if they were to respond to an emergency call at the person’s home.
The File of Life program is a collaborative effort between Spalding Regional Medical Center EMS, Spalding County Collaborative, Christian Ministries Hospice and the Spalding County Senior Center.
To request a free File of Life packet, contact the Spalding County Senior Center at (770) 467-4384 or Spalding Regional EMS at (770) 412-8253.